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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.54, 3,875.57 and 828.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.54, 3,875.57 and 828.11 is: 1,242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.54 : 3,875.57 = 828.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.54/3,875.57 = 828.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.54x = 3,875.57 × 828.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.54x = 3,209,398.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,398.27/2,583.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.25

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